Technical Advisor (Monitoring, Evaluation, Research, Learning and Adaptation) at Preston Associates International Development (PAID)

Preston Associates International Development (PAID) is a fast growing development sector consultancy firm that provides evidence for improved development outcomes through research and specialized MEL support services. We work with international and domestic non-governmental organizations, national and state level government agencies/parastatals as well as bilateral and multilateral organizations.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Technical Advisor (Monitoring, Evaluation, Research, Learning and Adaptation)

Location: Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Full time

Job Description

• Preston Associates is looking for a highly-skilled and experienced person to direct and coordinate implementation of program activities.
• He/she will be responsible for developing proposals, writing technical reports, providing technical advice, and coordinating other technicians' activities. Motivation of team members by maintaining strong staff relations, efficient multitasking abilities, and being detail-oriented, are key to success.

Responsibilities

• Providing assistance in developing and implementing program outputs and activities.
• Advising and sharing your expertise with Programme Team.
• Developing proposals that respond to clients’ needs.
• Coordinating technical activities and staff inputs
• Supporting team members in their programming activities.
• Contributing to strategic management, operational, and financial plans.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Health or Social Sciences, with a minimum of 15 years relevant experience in Programme Coordination within the Development Sector or Doctoral degree with a minimum of 10 years relevant experience.
• Strong knowledge of standard research methodology and statistical software, is required.
• Demonstrable ability to write high-level technical reports.
• Superior team leadership qualities.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision or guidance.
• Must be able to network with diverse stakeholders and clients, internally and domestically.
• Proficiency in all the Microsoft Office Suite Packages
• Covid-19 vaccination status required.

Terms:

• Full-time Position, Monday to Friday. Weekends as required.

Travel Requirement:

• 30% domestically, coverage includes North Western and North Eastern Nigeria. International travel as required.

Salary Range
Based on experience (N600,000 - N800,000 monthly).

Application Closing Date
12 pm: 6th December, 2021.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their updated CV and 2 samples of written reports to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the email.